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P159 MHP

1996 Rover 80

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,304 mi
Last recorded98,304 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 8096,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 MHP
MakeRover
Model80
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 98,304 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2009 98,304 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2008 86,259 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 86,259 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 80,306 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 80,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Rover 80?

Based on 2,851 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
521
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186
brake binding 111
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 63
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P159 MHP is a 1996 Rover 80 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 96,687 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 80 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P159 MHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P159 MHP registered?

P159 MHP is a 1996 Rover 80, first registered on 24 December 1996.

Is P159 MHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 MHP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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